Historical Events
- US National Archery Association forms in Crawfordsville, Indiana
Famous Deaths
- Adolf Jensen, German composer, dies of tuberculosis at 42
Died in 1879 1879 Highlights
About January 23, 1879
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 145 years, 3 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aquarius
